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Visit Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, located in the Arctic. Kangerlussuaq is an extremely small town with only about 500 residents- meaning the wildlife outnumber the people on this island. Some of the wildlife that's often spotted includes the musk ox, reindeer, and the great white tailed eagle among many other bird species. Kangerlussuaq is well known for it's comfortable temperatures year round despite its location in the Arctic. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to visit Greenland's ice sheet as the proximity to Kangerlussuaq is extremely close. You could also combine your cruise to Kangerlussuaq with a cruise of the Arctic and see the myriad of sights that the most isolated place in the world offers. Contact Adventure Life's travel experts to ask questions or begin planning your personalized trip!
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Gems of West Greenland: Fjords, Icebergs and Culture

12 Days from $10,995
Experience the breathtaking scenery of West Greenland on this 12-day expedition cruise roundtrip to Reykjavik aboard Ultramarine, delving into its picturesque fjords and visiting breathtaking islands. A journey that encompasses Greenland's most photogenic and recognizable areas.
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Expedition to the Thule Region

17 Days from $20,930
Departing from cosmopolitan Paris, luxurious L'Austral takes you north to Arctic Greenland on this 17-day expedition cruise. Explore Baffin Bay, discovering the region of Thule, the mythical territory of the Far North. From the ice cap to the ice floes, via glaciers, icebergs and brash ice, marvel at the Arctic landscapes.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland

Baffin Bay Secrets

14 Days from $18,290
Join this 14-day Arctic cruise to Baffin Bay. Start in Kangerlussuaq, explore Greenland's west coast, see icebergs, colorful villages, and Inuit culture. Sail north to visit remote peat-house villages, home to bear hunters and narwhal fishers, and discover Savissivik's "iceberg graveyard." Continue to Baffin Island before reaching Evighedsfjorden.
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First views of Baffin Island

Baffin Island and Greenland: Circling the Midnight Sun

14 Days from $9,995
Journey through the Arctic on this 14-day Baffin Island and Greenland cruise from Nunavut to Greenland aboard Ocean Nova. Sail through Frobisher Bay, visit Inuit communities, marvel at Ilulissat Icefjord, and explore the rugged landscapes of Baffin Island and Western Greenland. Hike tundra trails and witness breathtaking wildlife.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat

Into the Northwest Passage

17 Days from $14,495
Board the ice-strengthened Ocean Endeavor expedition ship on this 17-day Arctic cruise from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland through the legendary Northwest Passage. You'll encounter wildlife like polar bears, caribou, walrus, and musk ox, meet Inuit villagers in their coastal fishing towns, navigate around icebergs in zodiacs and trek across glaciers!
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Kangerlussuatsiaq, Greenland

Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

17 Days from $18,395
Embark on a 17-day cruise from Reykjavik to Calgary aboard Ultramarine, retracing the Franklin Expedition's path in the Northwest Passage. Explore the Canadian High Arctic and Greenland, discover Inuit communities, hike colorful tundra, and encounter diverse wildlife.
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Kayaking in the Northwest Passage

Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic

17 Days from $21,795
Sail on this 17-day Arctic cruise aboard Ocean Explorer, starting in Calgary, and journey through Canada's High Arctic and Greenland. Explore stunning regions like Beechey Island, Radstock Bay, and Arctic Bay. Cruise through Smith Sound before arriving in Greenland, where you’ll visit Qaanaaq, Uummannaq, and the Ilulissat Icefjord.
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Qikiqtarjuak community

Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

17 Days from $21,795
Join this 17-day adventure from Reykjavik to Calgary aboard Ocean Explorer, exploring the stunning landscapes of Greenland and Canada’s Arctic. Travel through Greenland’s breathtaking fjords, stop at remote towns like Nuuk and Maniitsoq, and witness spectacular wildlife in Canada’s High Arctic.
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Greenland & Wild Labrador

15 Days from $9,495
During this 15-day expedition cruise on the Ocean Endeavor, see both the beauty of Greenland and the charm of Newfoundland. From Greenland, cruise through northern Canada, exploring French and Viking influences. Visit two different Canadian National Parks, see landscapes that blow your mind, and learn a lot about the cultural connections to the land.
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Amazing blue water and ice in Greenland

Heart of the Arctic

14 Days from $9,995
Embark on a 14-day Heart of the Arctic cruise aboard Ocean Nova. Explore dramatic fjords, witness calving glaciers, and cross the Arctic Circle under the northern lights. Visit communities like Nuuk, Kinngait, and Salluit, where Inuit traditions thrive. Cruise by Zodiac to remote islands teeming with polar bears, walruses, and seabirds.
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